Build Your Dream (BYD) has launched its new electric SUV BYD Atto 3 in the Indian market today. The starting price of this SUV, adorned with attractive looks and a powerful electric motor, has been fixed at Rs 33.99 lakh (ex-showroom). China’s automaker BYD has been preparing to launch this SUV in the market here for a long time, and the company claims that bookings of 1,500 units have been registered since the booking of this SUV was started.
The company started the official booking of this electric SUV on 11 October. This five-seater electric SUV is available in a total of 4 colours, which include Boulder Grey, Parker Red, Ski White and Surf Blue. This is the second private vehicle from BYD in the Indian market, before which the company sells the E6 electric MPV, which starts at Rs. 29.15 lakh (ex-showroom).
How is the new BYD Atto 3 electric SUV:
The new Atto 3 is based on the company’s Blade Battery Technology and E-Platform 3.0. It has been given a battery pack of 60.48 kWh capacity, about which the company claims that this SUV can catch a speed of 0 to 100 kph in just 7.3 seconds. Apart from this, once fully charged, this SUV gives a driving range of up to 521 km, which is ARAI certified range. The company says that with the fast DC charger, its battery gets charged up to 80% in just 50 minutes.
Features:
The SUV is also equipped with advanced technology like Level-2 ADAS, commonly known as BYD Dipilot. Latest Car News As a feature, this SUV has 7 panoramic sunroofs, a 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an adaptive rotating function, a 360-degree holographic transparent imaging system, vehicle-to-load (VLOT) mobile power station, wireless charging, a one-touch electric tailgate, 8 Facilities like speaker and voice control are available.
BYD has tried its best to give stylish profiling to this electric SUV, which provides it with a bit of futuristic appeal. On its exterior, the company has given LED lights on both the front and rear. Apart from this, 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, silver finish on C-pillar, roof-mounted spoiler, and dual-tone bumper with ‘Build Your Dream’ lettering are also written.
The interior of this electric SUV has been given a unique design; door mounted circular speakers inside the car, stylish air-con vents and a 12.8-inch rotating central screen, 5.0-inch digital instrument cluster, multi-colour ambient lighting, PM 2.5 air filter, synthetic Features like leather upholstery are available. On the other hand, in terms of safety, it gets Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control, and Hill Descent Control.